Entry requirements
We welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply.
We may consider a standalone AS in a relevant subject, if it is taken along with other A Levels and if an A Level has not been taken in the same subject. However, you will not be disadvantaged if you do not have a standalone AS subject as we will not ordinarily use them in our offers.
60 credits (with a minimum of 45 credits achieved at level 3) in a relevant subject.
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
UCAS Tariff
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications, such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma, or current, relevant experience. Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent, is a minimum language requirement for all applicants. Due to the creative nature of our courses, you will be considered on your own individual merit and potential to succeed on your chosen course. Please contact the Applicant Services team for advice if you are predicted UCAS points below this range, or if you have questions about the qualifications or experience you have.
a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points, when combined with a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from the Supporting Qualifications
About this course
Develop an entrepreneurial mindset and equip yourself with the skills you need to run successful businesses in the modern world. Through this unique business degree, you’ll proactively build your network and ideas while learning theory and applying it to your own practice.
Graduate ready to make an impact in business through learning to identify opportunities, pitch solutions and build a company.
You will:
Be encouraged to set up your own business venture and incorporate your company in order to hone your skills in a live environment
Develop your own product or service with the potential to make a profit from it
Build your business network through collaborative work with other students and external organisations
Be part of a course with 92% student satisfaction in the 2019 National Student Survey
You can learn at your own pace, and be ready to join industry in only two years or take a traditional three year route.
*The three-year option of this course is subject to validation.
Modules
As part of this unique entrepreneurship course, you'll take on one module from each of our three categories every term. 'External' modules cover things like market research, industry partners, and customers. 'Internal' modules look at management topics like finances, operations and people. And 'You' modules consider your developing skills, like creative thinking, self-reflection and specialist knowledge
Stage One:
Developing your foundational knowledge, you’ll investigate the key elements of business, the landscape’s challenges, and future trends. You’ll get an insight into finance, marketing, and how to understand and influence people - while exploring data, information and intelligence. And you’ll improve your relationship-building and decision making skills by pitching and presenting ideas as a team.
Modules
Driving Operations
Market Intelligence
Innovation and Improvisation
Financial Insights
Effective Marketing and Sales
Understanding and Influencing People
Stage Two:
Along with your team, you’ll put your business plan into action and pitch your product or services to your target market. You’ll also develop your expertise and skills in managerial and team roles, thinking and expressing yourself in terms of data and business.
Modules
Industry Networks and Alliance Building
Team Development and Cohesion
Team Leadership and Performance
Consumer Behaviour
Personal Effectiveness, Impact and Reputation
Finalising your Business and Entrepreneurship degree, you'll present a leadership project in an interview and showcase, build a portfolio showing your professional standing, take on team challenges around your business, and develop a strategy for your company. You'll also choose between completing an applied project, work placement or dissertation.
Modules
Transformational Leadership
Creative Strategies
Business Challenge
Team Entrepreneurship
Professional Practice
The modules above are those being studied by our students, or proposed new ones. Programme structures and modules can change as part of our curriculum enhancement and review processes. If a certain module is important to you, please discuss it with the Course Leader.
The Uni
Penryn Campus
The School of Entrepreneurship
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